Sunday's football gossip

Bob Westerdale, Head of Sport

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola is in advanced talks with Manchester City about taking over from Manuel Pellegrini next season.

A defiant Jose Mourinho insisted after Chelsea's 3-1 home defeat to Liverpool: "This team is together - and I'm not going anywhere."

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

Manchester City and Manchester United are set to battle for the signature of Belgium's latest young star, Anderlecht's £30m-rated midfielder Youri Tielemans.

Manchester City will fight to keep hold of Elite Development Coach Patrick Vieira, who has been linked with a place on the Arsenal staff and the manager's role with New York City.

Leicester will demand £15m for in-form striker Jamie Vardy, who has attracted interest from Tottenham, Liverpool, West Brom and Borussia Dortmund.

Sunderland are targeting £8m-rated Bordeaux midfield Wahbi Khazri.

Former Swindon boss Mark Cooper is among the names in the frame as League One strugglers Barnsley consider changing their manager.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Manchester United are planning to make another move for Real Madrid star Gareth Bale in January and United are also preparing a £40m bid for Felipe Anderson in an attempt to beat Bayern Munich to the signing of the Lazio star.

Paul Scholes has destroyed his chances of being part of '92 reunion at Manchester United after his outspoken views on Louis van Gaal's style of play wrecked any chances of a return.